Revitalizing the classroom through children's literature and stage presence: activating interpretive actions
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https://doi.org/10.17561/ae.v28n1.9788Keywords:
Shadow theatre, Performing arts, Arts education, Stage presenceAbstract
Stage presence serves as a fundamental theatre expressive act within the performing arts. In this context, shadow theatre emerges as an exceptional educational tool, fostering the essential expressive skills required for teacher training. This research reflects on the role of stage presence in educational settings, reviewing core theories that address this concept from the perspective of the performing arts, and exploring the profound links between pedagogical practice and art. The study was conducted with students from the Degree in Pre-Primary Education, using activities centred on stage presence, shadow theatre techniques, and excerpts from classical children's literature to enrich the learning experience. Adopting a qualitative framework rooted in Arts-Based Research—a methodology with significant potential in arts education—the findings demonstrate a clear improvement in the quality of interpretive performance based on literary representations.
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